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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.60, 1,610.70 and 663.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.60, 1,610.70 and 663.04 is: 992.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.60 : 1,610.70 = 663.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.60/1,610.70 = 663.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.60x = 1,610.70 × 663.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.60x = 1,067,958.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,958.53/1,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.90

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